Potato salad vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato salad and ice cream different?
- Potato salad is higher in copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 27% higher.
- Potato salad contains 17 times more vitamin C than ice cream. While potato salad contains 10mg of vitamin C, ice cream contains only 0.6mg.
- Ice cream has less sodium.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index (45) than ice cream (62).
Potato salad, home-prepared and Ice creams, vanilla are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +622.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +413% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1162.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +573.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +667.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +726.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 6.79g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.452g | 22% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 80mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.24mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 128mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 118µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.6mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 44mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 105mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.048mg | 7% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 1.8µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.008mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 23.6g | 4% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 11g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 207kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 2.969g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.581mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.